Valletta: British Hotel (2 Star Hotel)

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Address: 40 battery street , Valletta VLT 1231, Malta

Lonely Planet review

Large parts of the 2005 movie Munich were filmed in Malta, and when location scouts wanted a 1970s-styled hotel, they chose the British - and barely needed to do a thing to it. The décor in the foyer, TV room and bar is so dated it might now be considered retro-cool. The hotel has its fans and its detractors - on the plus side it's affordable and well located, and enjoys great views over the Three Cities.

The minuses: it's looking quite shabby and is a real rabbit warren; the rooms are basic and lacking in charm; you'll pay a deposit for everything (hairdryer, iron, electrical adaptor, air-con remote). However, it's worth paying extra for a view.